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Information for your safety and comfort
Tips and information for comfortable use
Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users
are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer.
Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working
conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical
injury.
Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis,
tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear
in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:
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Numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation.
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Aching, soreness or tenderness.
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Pain, swelling or throbbing.
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Stiffness or tightness.
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Coldness or weakness.
If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and / or
pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your
company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more
comfortable computer use.
Finding your comfort zone
Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle using a footrest, or raising
your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:
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Refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture.
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Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward.
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Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles.
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Take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders.
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Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders.
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Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within
comfortable reach.
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If you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the
center of your desk to minimize neck strain.
Taking care of your vision
Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room
lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could
stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce
eyestrain.
Eyes
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Rest your eyes frequently.
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Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and
focusing on a distant point.
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Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
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